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Israeli teachers report high satisfaction, but face growing shortages, study shows

An attempted coup is underway in Madagascar, the country's president says

Taliban, Pakistan trade claims of heavy losses in border clashes

Pakistan closes border with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire

Zelensky demands action against Moscow's 'aerial terror'

The ‘vibes’ are extremely off with Silicon Valley’s latest brain fart
We’ve learnt the hard way that we cannot trust Silicon Valley to do the right thing when left to its own devices. And that’s even more true for apps that are created by AI.

'I thought it was a heart attack' - how collapse changed Kirby's life
Former Lioness Fran Kirby reflects on the health scare that sidelined her for 10 months and her journey back to the top of the game.

World Cup qualification would 'put right' Ukraine defeat for Scotland
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says World Cup qualification would "put right" the disappointment of failing to beat Ukraine in the play-offs for the 2022 finals.

Plaid promises independence plan for Wales, but not in first term
Plaid backs plan for independence white paper, but not in the first five years of a government.

Tech Now
Alasdair Keane explores a high-tech studio that transforms how car stunts are made.

DJR entry finds the wall
Tony D'Alberto makes heavy contact with the wall at Forrest's Elbow.

Turnbull burns the defence fo hat-trick
Caitlin Turnbull scores to clinch a hat-trick for the Prime Minister's XIII.

‘Harbour bridge’ pass sends PNG fans into frenzy
PNG’s Finley Glare threads a brilliant cut-out pass high over Jason Saab’s head.

PNG’s new team name confirmed
Brad Fittler and Allana Ferguson react to the new name of the Papua New Guinea franchise.

Is the AI stock bubble about to explode?

Seychelles' opposition leader wins presidential poll

Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way

Kirby reflects on first England call-up and 'Mini Messi' nickname
Former England star Fran Kirby reflects on the moment she received her first England call-up while playing for Reading in WSL2, which led to her breakthrough and being nicknamed 'Mini Messi'.

How have the big-name striker signings done so far in the Premier League?
Strikers dominated the summer transfer window and we have taken a look at how nine of them have done since their moves.

Is 'humble' Kane still England's undervalued superstar?
Harry Kane has broken goalscoring records for club and country, but is the England captain still undervalued?

Man wins £125k after forgetting to cancel ticket
James Adams is one of eight people in a Kingswood neighbourhood to win £125k in the Postcode Lottery.

Students use AI to find possible cave entrances on Moon
The University of Kent says the pits may be able to support human survival on future space missions.

What can the King do about Prince Andrew scandals?
What sanctions could King Charles apply to Prince Andrew after the latest claims about links to Epstein?

Universities must tackle antisemitism, says Education Secretary Phillipson
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says Jewish students do not feel safe, as she sets out measures to tackle antisemitism.

Titans rookie dazzles to bag a double
Titans rookie Phoenix-Raine Hippi plants the ball down in the corner in style.

‘Gigantic game-changer’ as Kostecki slams into Allen
Brodie Kostecki slams into Kai Allen at Mt Panorama.

Chiefs or Pythons? Marape unveils name of Papua New Guinea NRL team
At a board meeting in Port Moresby on Sunday morning, PNG prime minister James Marape released the name of the competition’s 19th team.

Women’s International Highlights: PNG PM XIII v AUS PM XIII
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister’s XIII take on the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII from Santos Nathional Football Stadium, Port Moresby.